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Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guide

ADF

Advanced Data FormattingProgrammer Guide

72-69680-01Revision BMay 2006

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Contents

About This Guide

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiChapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiNotational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiRelated Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiService Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiiSymbol Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Chapter 1. Advanced Data FormattingIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3Using ADF Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3ADF Bar Code Menu Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Alternate Rule Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Default Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Chapter 2. ADF Bar CodesSpecial Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Pause Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Begin New Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Save Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

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Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6Quit Entering Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8Disable Rule Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11Code Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11Code Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20Message Containing A Specific Data String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35

Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39Send Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39Setup Field(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-50Modify Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-64Pad Data with Zeros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-82Beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-98Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-99Send Right Control Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-227Send Graphic User Interface Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-227Turn On/Off Rule Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-245Alphanumeric Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-249

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About This Guide

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiChapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiNotational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiRelated Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiService Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiiSymbol Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

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IntroductionThe Advanced Data Formatting Guide provides bar codes that allow the user to perform advanced programming of a Symbol Technologies scanner, and instructions for using them.

Chapter Descriptions• Chapter 1, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data before transmitting to the host.• Chapter 2, ADF Bar Codes contains the bar codes for advanced data formatting.

Notational ConventionsThe following conventions are used in this document:

• Bullets (•) indicate:• action items• lists of alternatives• lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.• Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) are used to denote default parameter settings.

Related PublicationsThe Quick Reference Guide and Product Reference Guide for Symbol scanners provide general information to help the user get started with and use the scanner. They include basic set-up, connection, and operation instructions.

For the latest versions of the Quick Reference Guide and Product Reference Guide go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.

*Baud Rate 9600 Feature/Option* Indicates Default

http://www.symbol.com/manuals

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Service InformationIf you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your region. See page viii for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial number, and several of your bar code symbols at hand.

Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is reading bar codes, the Support Center will request samples of your bar codes for analysis at our plant.

If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given specific directions.

Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the original shipping container was not kept, contact Symbol to have another sent to you.

Symbol Support CenterFor service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center in:

If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service.

Country/Region Address Telephone

United States Symbol Technologies, Inc.One Symbol PlazaHoltsville, New York 11742-1300

1-800-653-5350

Canada Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.5180 Orbitor DriveMississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5L9

1-866-416-8545 (Inside Canada)905-629-7226 (Outside Canada)

United Kingdom Symbol TechnologiesSymbol PlaceWinnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TPUnited Kingdom

0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)+44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK)

Asia/Pacific Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc. (Singapore Branch)230 Victoria Street #12-06/10Bugis Junction Office TowerSingapore 188024

Tel: +65-6796-9600 Fax: +65-6337-6488

Australia Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.432 St. Kilda RoadMelbourne, Victoria 3004

1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)+61-3-9866-6044 (Outside Australia)

Österreich/Austria Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus1040 Vienna, Austria01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria)

+43-1-5055794-0 (Outside Austria)

Danmark/Denmark Symbol Technologies ASDr. Neergaardsvej 32970 Hørsholm

7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)+45-7020-1718 (Outside Denmark)

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Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations

Contact your local distributor or call +44 118 945 7360

Suomi/Finland Oy Symbol TechnologiesKaupintie 8 A 6FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland

9 5407 580 (Inside Finland)+358 9 5407 580 (Outside Finland)

France Symbol Technologies FranceCentre d'Affaire d'Antony3 Rue de la Renaissance92184 Antony Cedex, France

01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)+33-1-40-96-52-50 (Outside France)

Deutschland/Germany

Symbol Technologies GmbHWaldstrasse 66D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany

6074-49020 (Inside Germany)+49-6074-49020 (Outside Germany)

Italia/Italy Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L.Via Cristoforo Columbo, 4920090 Trezzano S/N NavigiloMilano, Italy

2-484441 (Inside Italy)+39-02-484441 (Outside Italy)

Latin America Sales Support

2730 University Dr.Coral Springs, FL 33065 USA

1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States)+1-954-255-2610 (Outside United States)954-340-9454 (Fax)

México/Mexico Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.Torre PicassoBoulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No 88Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000Mexico City, DF, Mexico

5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico)+52-5-520-1835 (Outside Mexico)

Nederland/Netherlands

Symbol TechnologiesKerkplein 2, 7051 CXPostbus 24 7050 AAVarsseveld, Netherlands

315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)+31-315-271700 (Outside Netherlands)

Norge/Norway Symbol’s registered and mailing address:Symbol Technologies NorwayHoybratenveien 35 CN-1055 OSLO, NorwaySymbol’s repair depot and shipping address:Symbol Technologies NorwayEnebakkveien 123N-0680 OSLO, Norway

+47 2232 4375


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South Africa Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.Block B2Rutherford Estate1 Scott StreetWaverly 2090 JohannesburgRepublic of South Africa

11-809 5311 (Inside South Africa)+27-11-809 5311 (Outside South Africa)

España/Spain Symbol Technologies S.L.Avenida de Bruselas, 22Edificio SauceAlcobendas, Madrid 28108Spain

91 324 40 00 (Inside Spain)+34 91 324 40 00 (Outside Spain)Fax: +34.91.324.4010

Sverige/Sweden “Letter” address:Symbol Technologies ABBox 1354S-171 26 SOLNASweden

Visit/shipping address:Symbol Technologies ABSolna Strandväg 78S-171 54 SOLNASweden

Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic)Call Center: +46 8 445 29 29 (international)Support E-Mail: [email protected]


Advanced Data Formatting

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3Using ADF Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3ADF Bar Code Menu Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Alternate Rule Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Default Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

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IntroductionAdvanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to your host device. Scan data can be edited to suit your particular requirements.

ADF can be implemented by scanning a related series of bar codes, which begin on page 2-3, or by installing the 123Scan utility (refer to the 123Scan chapter in the Product Reference Guide) which allows the scanner to be set up and programmed with Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) Rules.

If you are using the Wand interface with your scanner, you will not be able to use ADF rules to format your data.

Rules: Criteria Linked to ActionsIn ADF, data is customized through rules. These rules perform detailed actions when the data meets certain criteria. One rule may consist of single or multiple criteria applied to single or multiple actions.

For instance, a data formatting rule could be the following:

Criteria: When scan data is Code 39, length 12, and data at the start position is the string “129”,

Actions: pad all sends with zeros to length 8,send all data up to X,send a space.

If a Code 39 bar code of 1299X1559828 is scanned, the following is transmitted: 00001299<space>. If a Code 39 bar code of 1299X15598 is scanned, this rule is ignored because the length criteria has not been met.

The rule specifies the editing conditions and requirements before data transmission occurs.

Using ADF Bar CodesWhen you program a rule, make sure the rule is logically correct. Plan ahead before you start scanning.

To program each data formatting rule:

• Start the Rule. Scan the Begin New Rule for Any Scanner Data bar code on page 2-3.• Criteria. Scan the bar codes for all pertinent criteria. Criteria can include code type (e.g., Code 128), code length, or data

that contains a specific character string (e.g., the digits “129”). These options are described in Criteria on page 2-11.• Actions. Scan all actions related to, or affecting, these criteria. The actions of a rule specify how to format the data for

transmission. These options are described in ADF Bar Code Menu Example on page 1-4.• Save the Rule. Scan the Save Rule bar code on page 2-5. This places the rule in the “top” position in the rule buffer.• If you make errors during this process, some special-purpose bar codes may be useful: Erase Criteria and Start Again,

Erase Actions and Start Again, Erase Previously Saved Rule, etc. Criteria, actions, and entire rules may be erased by scanning the appropriate bar code (see bar codes beginning on page 2-6).

For more information on scanning, refer to the Scanning chapter of the Product Reference Guide.

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ADF Bar Code Menu ExampleThis section provides an example of how ADF rules are entered and used for scan data.

An auto parts distribution center wants to encode manufacturer ID, part number, and destination code into their own Code 128 bar codes. The distribution center also has products that carry UPC bar codes, placed there by the manufacturer. The Code 128 bar codes have the following format:

MMMMMPPPPPDD

Where: M = Manufacturer ID

P = Part Number

D = Destination Code

The distribution center uses a PC with dedicated control characters for manufacturer ID <CTRL M>, part number <CTRL P>, and destination code <CTRL D>. At this center the UPC data is treated as manufacturer ID code.

The following rules need to be entered:

When scanning data of code type Code 128, send the next 5 characters, send the manufacturer ID key <CTRL M>, send the next 5 characters, send the part number key <CTRL P>, send the next 2 characters, send the destination code key <CTRL D>.

When scanning data of code type UPC/EAN, send all data, send the manufacturer ID key <CTRL M>.

To enter these rules, follow the steps below:

Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning RuleStep Bar Code On Page Beep Indication1 Begin New Rule 2-3 High High 2 Code 128 2-13 High High3 Send next 5 characters 2-42 High High4 Send <CTRL M> 2-106 High High5 Send next 5 characters 2-42 High High6 Send <CTRL P> 2-107 High High7 Send next 2 characters 2-40 High High8 Send <CTRL D> 2-101 High High9 Save Rule 2-5 High Low High Low

Rule 2: The UPC Scanning RuleStep Bar Code On Page Beep Indication1 Begin New Rule 2-3 High High 2 UPC/EAN 2-16 High High3 Send all remaining data 2-39 High High4 Send <CTRL M> 2-106 High High5 Save Rule 2-5 High Low High Low

If you made any mistakes while entering this rule, scan the Quit Entering Rules bar code on page 2-8. If you already saved the rule, scan the Erase Previously Saved Rule bar code on page 2-7.

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Alternate Rule SetsADF rules may be grouped into one of four alternate sets which can be turned on and off when needed. This is useful when you want to format the same message in different ways. For example, a Code 128 bar code contains the following information:

Class (2 digits), Stock Number (8) digits, Price (5 digits)

This bar code might look like this:

245671243701500

where:

Class = 24

Stock Number = 56712437

Price = 01500

Ordinarily you would send this data as follows:

24 (class key)

56712437 (stock key)

01500 (enter key)

But, when there is a sale, you may want to send only the following:

24 (class key)

56712437 (stock key)

and the cashier will key the price manually.

To implement this, you would first enter an ADF rule that applies to the normal situation. This rule may look like this:

When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class key, send the next 8 characters, send the stock key, send the data that remains, send the Enter key.

The “sale” rule may look like this:

When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class key, send the next 8 characters, send the stock key.

To switch between the two sets of rules, a “switching rule” must be programmed. This rule specifies what type of bar code must be scanned to switch between the rule sets. For example, in the case of the “sale” rule above, the rule programmer wants the cashier to scan the bar code “M” before a sale. To do this, a rule can be entered as follows:

When scanning a bar code of length 1 that begins with “M”, select rule set number 1.

Another rule could be programmed to switch back.

When scanning a bar code of length 1 that begins with “N”, turn off rule set number 1.

The switching back to normal rules can also be done in the “sale” rule. For example, the rule may look like this:

When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class key, send the next 8 characters, send the stock key, turn off rule set 1.

It is recommended that you scan the Disable All Rule Sets bar code on page 2-10 after programming a rule belonging to an alternate rule set.

In addition to enabling and disabling rule sets within the rules, you can enable or disable them by scanning the appropriate bar codes beginning on page 2-8.


Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes)The order of programming individual rules is important.The most general rule should be programmed first.

All programmed rules are stored in a buffer. As they are programmed, they are stored at the “top” of a rules list. If three rules have been created, the list would be configured as follows:

Third Rule

Second Rule

First Rule

When data is scanned, the rules list is checked from top to bottom to determine if the criteria match (and therefore, if the actions should occur). Input is modified into the data format specified by the first matching set of criteria it finds. Be sure that your most general rule is the last one programmed.

For example, if the THIRD rule states:

When scanning a bar code of any length, send all data, then send the ENTER key.

And the SECOND rule states:

When scanning a Code 128 bar code of length 12, send the first four characters, then send the ENTER key, then send all remaining data.

If a Code 128 bar code of length 12 were scanned, the THIRD rule would be in effect. The SECOND rule would appear to not function.

Note also that ADF rules are actually created when you use the standard data editing functions. Scan options are entered as ADF rules, and the hierarchy mentioned above also applies to them. For the LS2108, this applies to prefix/suffix programming in the parameter Scan Data Transmission Format.

These rules reside in the same “rule list” as ADF Rules, so the order of their creation is also important.

Default RulesEvery unit has a default rule to send all scan data. Units with custom software may have one or more default rules burned in. The rules hierarchy checks user programmable rules first, then the default rules. Default rules can be disabled by entering the following general rule in the user programmable buffer:

When receiving scan data, send all data.

Since this rule always applies, ADF will never go into the default rules.

ADF Bar Codes

Special Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Pause Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Begin New Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Save Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Erase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6Quit Entering Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8Disable Rule Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11Code Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11Code Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20Message Containing A Specific Data String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35

Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39Send Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39Setup Field(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-50Modify Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64Pad Data with Zeros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-82Beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-98Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-99Send Right Control Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-227Send Graphic User Interface Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-227Turn On/Off Rule Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-245Alphanumeric Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-249


ADF Bar Codes 2-3

Special Commands

Pause DurationThis parameter allows a pause to be inserted in the data transmission. Pauses are set by scanning a two-digit number (i.e., two bar codes), and are measured in 0.1 second intervals. For example, scanning bar codes “0” and “1” inserts a 0.1 second pause; “5” and “0” gives you a 5 second delay. Numeric bar codes can be found in the Numeric Bar Codes appendix of the Product Reference Guide. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan Cancel bar code on page 2-281. The default for Pause Duration is 1 second.

Pause Duration

Begin New RuleScan the appropriate bar code to start entering a new rule.

Begin New Rule for Any Scanner Data


Begin New Rule (continued)

Begin New Rule for Primary Scanner Data

Begin New Rule for Aux Hand-Held Scanner Data

ADF Bar Codes 2-5

Begin New Rule (continued)

Begin New Rule for RS-232 Aux Port Data

Save RuleScan this bar code to save the rule you entered.

Save Rule


EraseUse these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules.

Erase Criteria And Start Again

Erase Actions And Start Again

ADF Bar Codes 2-7

Erase (continued)

Erase Previously Saved Rule

Erase All Rules


Quit Entering RulesScan this bar code to quit entering rules.

Quit Entering Rules

Disable Rule SetUse these bar codes to disable rule sets.

Disable Rule Set 1

ADF Bar Codes 2-9

Disable Rule Set (continued)

Disable Rule Set 2

Disable Rule Set 3


Disable Rule Set (continued)

Disable Rule Set 4

Disable All Rule Sets

ADF Bar Codes 2-11

Criteria

Code Types Select any number of code types to be affected. All selected codes must be scanned in succession, prior to selecting other criteria. If you don't select a code type, all code types will be affected.

Code 39

Codabar


Code Types (continued)

RSS 14

RSS Limited

ADF Bar Codes 2-13


RSS Expanded

Scan the bar codes for all code types desired before selecting other criteria.

Code 128


Code Types (continued)Scan the bar codes for all code types desired before selecting other criteria.

D 2 OF 5

IATA 2 OF 5

ADF Bar Codes 2-15


I 2 OF 5

Code 93



UPC-A

UPC-E

ADF Bar Codes 2-17


EAN-8

EAN-13



MSI

EAN 128

ADF Bar Codes 2-19


UPC-E1

Bookland



Trioptic

Code LengthsDefine the number of characters the selected code type must contain. If you don't select a code length, selected code types of any length will be affected.

Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code types must contain. Select one length per rule only.

1 Character

ADF Bar Codes 2-21

Code Lengths (continued)

2 Characters

3 Characters



4 Characters

5 Characters

ADF Bar Codes 2-23


6 Characters

7 Characters



8 Characters

9 Characters

ADF Bar Codes 2-25


10 Characters

11 Characters



12 Characters

13 Characters

ADF Bar Codes 2-27


14 Characters

15 Characters



16 Characters

17 Characters

ADF Bar Codes 2-29


18 Characters

19 Characters



20 Characters

21 Characters

ADF Bar Codes 2-31


22 Characters

23 Characters



24 Characters

25 Characters

ADF Bar Codes 2-33


26 Characters

27 Characters



28 Characters

29 Characters

ADF Bar Codes 2-35


30 Characters

Message Containing A Specific Data StringUse this feature to select whether the formatting affects data that begins with a specific character or data string, or contains a specific character or data string.

There are 4 features:

• Specific String at Start • Specific String, Any Location• Any Message OK• Rule Balloonist Set

Specific String at Start Scan this bar code, then scan the bar codes representing the desired character or characters (up to a total of 8) in the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 2-249.

After scanning the following bar code:

1. Enter a string using the Alphanumeric Keyboard beginning on page 2-249. 2. Scan End Of Message on page 2-282.

Specific String At Start


Specific String at Start (continued)

0

Specific String, Any LocationScan this bar code, then, using the bar codes in the Numeric Bar Codes appendix of the Product Reference Guide, scan a two-digit number representing the position (use a leading “zero” if necessary). Then scan the desired character or characters (up to a total of 8) on the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 2-249, followed by the End Of Message bar code on page 2-282.

After scanning the following bar code:

1. Enter a location using the bar codes in the Numeric Bar Codes appendix of the Product Reference Guide.2. Enter a string using the Alphanumeric Keyboard beginning on page 2-249. 3. Scan End Of Message on page 2-282.

Specific String Any Location

ADF Bar Codes 2-37

Any Message OKBy not scanning any bar code, all selected code types are formatted, regardless of information contained.

Rule Belongs To SetSelect the set a rule belongs to. (There are four possible rule sets.) Refer to Alternate Rule Sets on page 1-5 for more information about rule sets.

Scan a bar code below to select which set a rule belongs to.

Rule Belongs To Set 1



Rule Belongs To Set (continued



ADF Bar Codes 2-39

ActionsSelect how to format the data for transmission.

Send DataSend all data that remains, send all data up to a specific character selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 2-249, or send the next N characters. N = any number from 1 to 254, selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard.

Use these bar codes to send data.

Send All Data That Remains

Send Data Up ToCharacter


Send Data (continued)

Send Next Character

Send Next 2 Characters

ADF Bar Codes 2-41








ADF Bar Codes 2-43



Send Next 8Characters





ADF Bar Codes 2-45








ADF Bar Codes 2-47








ADF Bar Codes 2-49





Setup Field(s)

Move CursorScan a bar code below to move the cursor in relation to a specified character. Then enter a character by scanning a bar code from the Alphanumeric Keyboard beginning on page 2-249.

If there is no match when the rule is interpreted and the rule fails, the next rule is checked.

Move Cursor ToCharacter

Table 2-1. Setup Field(s) Definitions

Parameter Description Page

Move Cursor

Move Cursor To a Character Scan the Move Cursor To Character bar code on page 2-50, then any printable ASCII character from the Alphanumeric Keyboard. When this is used, the cursor moves to the position after the matching character. If the character is not there, the rule fails and ADF tries the next rule.

2-50

Move Cursor to Start of Data Scan this bar code to move cursor to the beginning of the data. 2-50

Move Cursor Past a Character This parameter moves the cursor past all sequential occurrences of a selected character. For example, if the selected character is ‘A’, then the cursor moves past ‘A’, ‘AA’, ‘AAA’, etc. Scan the Move Cursor Past Character bar code on page 2-51, then select a character from the Alphanumeric Keyboard. If the character is not there, the cursor does not move (i.e., has no effect).

2-50

Skip Ahead “N” Characters Scan one of these bar codes to select the number of positions ahead you wish to move the cursor.

2-52

Skip Back “N” Characters Scan one of these bar codes to select the number of positions back you wish to move the cursor.

2-57

Send Preset Value Send Values 1 and 2 by scanning the appropriate bar code. These values must be set using the prefix/suffix values in the ASCII/Character Set table in the Product Reference Guide.

Value 1 = Scan Suffix

Value 2 = Scan Prefix

2-63

Note

ADF Bar Codes 2-51

Move Cursor (continued)

Move Cursor To Start

Move Cursor PastCharacter


Move Cursor (continued)Scan the barcode below to insert a pause in the transmission of data. The length of this pause is controlled by the value of the Pause Duration parameter.

Send Pause

Skip AheadUse the following bar codes to skip ahead characters.

Skip Ahead 1 Character

ADF Bar Codes 2-53

Skip Ahead (continued)

Skip Ahead 2 Characters






ADF Bar Codes 2-55








ADF Bar Codes 2-57



Skip Back Use the following bar codes to skip back characters.

Skip Back1 Characters


Skip Back (continued)

Skip Back 2 Characters


ADF Bar Codes 2-59








ADF Bar Codes 2-61







ADF Bar Codes 2-63

Send Preset ValueUse these bar codes to send preset values.

Send Value 1


Send Preset Value (continued)

Send Value 2

Modify DataModify data in the ways listed. The following actions work for all send commands that follow it within a rule. If you program pad zeros to length 6, send next 3 characters, stop padding, send next 5 characters, three zeros are added to the first send, and the next send is unaffected by the padding. These options do not apply to the Send Keystroke or Send Preset Value options.

Remove All SpacesTo remove all spaces in the send commands that follow, scan this bar code.

Remove All Spaces

ADF Bar Codes 2-65

Modify Data (continued)

Crunch All Spaces To leave one space between words, scan this bar code. This also removes all leading and trailing spaces.

Crunch All Spaces

Stop Space Removal Scan this bar code to disable space removal.

Stop Space Removal



Remove Leading Zeros Scan this bar code to remove all leading zeros.

Remove Leading Zeros

Stop Zero RemovalScan this bar code to disable the removal of zeros.

Stop Zero Removal

ADF Bar Codes 2-67


Pad Data with SpacesTo pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of spaces. This parameter is activated by Send commands.

Pad Spaces To Length 1



Pad Data with Spaces (continued)



ADF Bar Codes 2-69








ADF Bar Codes 2-71








ADF Bar Codes 2-73








ADF Bar Codes 2-75








ADF Bar Codes 2-77








ADF Bar Codes 2-79








ADF Bar Codes 2-81






Stop Pad Spaces

Pad Data with ZerosTo pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros. This parameter is activated by Send commands.

Pad Zeros To Length 1

ADF Bar Codes 2-83

Pad Data with Zeros (continued)







ADF Bar Codes 2-85








ADF Bar Codes 2-87








ADF Bar Codes 2-89








ADF Bar Codes 2-91








ADF Bar Codes 2-93








ADF Bar Codes 2-95








ADF Bar Codes 2-97



Stop Pad Zeros


BeepsChoose only one beep sequence per ADF rule.

Beep Once

Beep Twice

ADF Bar Codes 2-99

Beeps (continued)

Beep Three Times

Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters)

Control CharactersScan the “Send __” bar code for the keystroke you wish to send.

Send Control 2


Control Characters (continued)

Send Control A

Send Control B

ADF Bar Codes 2-101


Send Control C

Send Control D



Send Control E

Send Control F

ADF Bar Codes 2-103


Send Control G

Send Control H



Send Control I

Send Control J

ADF Bar Codes 2-105


Send Control K

Send Control L



Send Control M

Send Control N

ADF Bar Codes 2-107


Send Control O

Send Control P



Send Control Q

Send Control R

ADF Bar Codes 2-109


Send Control S

Send Control T



Send Control U

Send Control V

ADF Bar Codes 2-111


Send Control W

Send Control X



Send Control Y

Send Control Z

ADF Bar Codes 2-113


Send Control [

Send Control \



Send Control ]

Send Control 6

ADF Bar Codes 2-115


Send Control -

Keyboard CharactersScan the “Send __” bar code for the keyboard characters you wish to send.

Send Space


Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send !

Send “

ADF Bar Codes 2-117


Send #

Send $



Send %

Send &

ADF Bar Codes 2-119


Send ‘

Send (



Send )

Send *

ADF Bar Codes 2-121


Send +

Send ,



Send -

Send .

ADF Bar Codes 2-123


Send /

Send 0



Send 1

Send 2

ADF Bar Codes 2-125


Send 3

Send 4



Send 5

Send 6

ADF Bar Codes 2-127


Send 7

Send 8



Send 9

Send :

ADF Bar Codes 2-129


Send ;

Send <



Send =

Send >

ADF Bar Codes 2-131


Send ?

Send @



Send A

Send B

ADF Bar Codes 2-133


Send C

Send D



Send E

Send F

ADF Bar Codes 2-135


Send G

Send H



Send I

Send J

ADF Bar Codes 2-137


Send K

Send L



Send M

Send N

ADF Bar Codes 2-139


Send O

Send P



Send Q

Send R

ADF Bar Codes 2-141


Send S

Send T



Send U

Send V

ADF Bar Codes 2-143


Send W

Send X



Send Y

Send Z

ADF Bar Codes 2-145


Send [

Send \



Send ]

Send ^

ADF Bar Codes 2-147


Send _

Send ‘



Send a

Send b

ADF Bar Codes 2-149


Send c

Send d



Send e

Send f

ADF Bar Codes 2-151


Send g

Send h



Send i

Send j

ADF Bar Codes 2-153


Send k

Send l



Send m

Send n

ADF Bar Codes 2-155


Send o

Send p



Send q

Send r

ADF Bar Codes 2-157


Send s

Send t



Send u

Send v

ADF Bar Codes 2-159


Send w

Send x



Send y

Send z

ADF Bar Codes 2-161


Send {

Send |



Send }

Send ~

ADF Bar Codes 2-163

Send ALT Characters

Send Alt 2

Send Alt A


Send ALT Characters (continued)

Send Alt B

Send Alt C

ADF Bar Codes 2-165


Send Alt D

Send Alt E



Send Alt F

Send Alt G

ADF Bar Codes 2-167


Send Alt H

Send Alt I



Send Alt J

Send Alt K

ADF Bar Codes 2-169


Send Alt L

Send Alt M



Send Alt N

Send Alt O

ADF Bar Codes 2-171


Send Alt P

Send Alt Q



Send Alt R

Send Alt S

ADF Bar Codes 2-173


Send Alt T

Send Alt U



Send Alt V

Send Alt W

ADF Bar Codes 2-175


Send Alt X

Send Alt Y



Send Alt Z

Send Alt [

ADF Bar Codes 2-177


Send Alt \

Send Alt ]



Send Alt 6

Send Alt -

ADF Bar Codes 2-179

Send Keypad Characters

Send Keypad *

Send Keypad +


Send Keypad Characters (continued)

Send Keypad -

Send Keypad .

ADF Bar Codes 2-181


Send Keypad /

Send Keypad 0



Send Keypad 1

Send Keypad 2

ADF Bar Codes 2-183


Send Keypad 4

Send Keypad 3



Send Keypad 5

Send Keypad 6

ADF Bar Codes 2-185


Send Keypad 7

Send Keypad 8



Send Keypad 9

Send Keypad Enter

ADF Bar Codes 2-187


Send Keypad Numlock

Send Break Key



Send Delete Key

Send Page Up Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-189


Send End Key

Send Page Down Key



Send Pause Key

Send Scroll Lock Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-191


Send Backspace Key

Send Tab Key



Send Print Screen Key

Send Insert Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-193


Send Home Key

Send Enter Key



Send Escape Key

Send Up Arrow Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-195


Send Down Arrow Key

Send Left Arrow Key



Send Right Arrow Key

Send Back Tab Character

ADF Bar Codes 2-197

Send Function Key

Send F1 Key

Send F2 Key


Send Function Key (continued)

Send F3 Key

Send F4 Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-199


Send F5 Key

Send F6 Key



Send F7 Key

Send F8 Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-201


Send F9 Key

Send F10 Key



Send F11 Key

Send F12 Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-203


Send F13 Key

Send F14 Key



Send F15 Key

Send F16 Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-205


Send F17 Key

Send F18 Key



Send F19 Key

Send F20 Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-207


Send F21 Key

Send F22 Key



Send F23 Key

Send F24 Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-209


Send F25 Key

Send F26 Key



Send F27 Key

Send F28 Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-211


Send F29 Key

Send F30 Key



Send PF1 Key

Send PF2 Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-213


Send PF3 Key

Send PF4 Key



Send PF5 Key

Send PF6 Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-215


Send PF7 Key

Send PF8 Key



Send PF9 Key

Send PF10 Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-217


Send PF11 Key

Send PF12 Key



Send PF13 Key

Send PF14 Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-219


Send PF15 Key

Send PF16 Key



Send PF17 Key

Send PF18 Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-221


Send PF19 Key

Send PF20 Key



Send PF21 Key

Send PF22 Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-223


Send PF23 Key

Send PF24 Key



Send PF25 Key

Send PF26 Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-225


Send PF27 Key

Send PF28 Key



Send PF29 Key

Send PF30 Key

ADF Bar Codes 2-227

Send Right Control KeyThe “Send Right Control Key” action will send a tap (press and release) of the Right Control Key.

Send Right Control Key

Send Graphic User Interface CharactersThe “Send Graphic User Interface Character” actions will tap the specified key while holding the System Dependant Graphic User Interface (GUI) Key. The definition of the Graphic User Interface key is dependant upon the attached system.

Send GUI 0


Send Graphic User Interface Characters (continued)

Send GUI 1

Send GUI 2

ADF Bar Codes 2-229


Send GUI 3

Send GUI 4



Send GUI 5

Send GUI 6

ADF Bar Codes 2-231


Send GUI 7

Send GUI 8



Send GUI 9

Send GUI A

ADF Bar Codes 2-233


Send GUI B

Send GUI C



Send GUI D

Send GUI E

ADF Bar Codes 2-235


Send GUI F

Send GUI G



Send GUI H

Send GUI I

ADF Bar Codes 2-237


Send GUI J

Send GUI K



Send GUI L

Send GUI M

ADF Bar Codes 2-239


Send GUI N

Send GUI O



Send GUI P

Send GUI Q

ADF Bar Codes 2-241


Send GUI R

Send GUI S



Send GUI T

Send GUI U

ADF Bar Codes 2-243


Send GUI V

Send GUI W



Send GUI X

Send GUI Y

ADF Bar Codes 2-245


Send GUI Z

Turn On/Off Rule SetsUse these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off.

Turn On Rule Set 1


Turn On/Off Rule Sets (continued)

Turn On Rule Set 2

Turn On Rule Set 3

ADF Bar Codes 2-247


Turn On Rule Set 4

Turn Off Rule Set 1



Turn Off Rule Set 2

Turn Off Rule Set 3

ADF Bar Codes 2-249


Turn Off Rule Set 4

Alphanumeric Keyboard

Space


Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

#

$

ADF Bar Codes 2-251


%

*



+

-

ADF Bar Codes 2-253


.

/



!

“

ADF Bar Codes 2-255


&

‘



(

)

ADF Bar Codes 2-257


:

;



<

=

ADF Bar Codes 2-259


>

?



@

[

ADF Bar Codes 2-261


\

]



^

_

ADF Bar Codes 2-263

Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)The bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad.

`

0



1

2

ADF Bar Codes 2-265


3

4



5

6

ADF Bar Codes 2-267


7

8


Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)This bar code should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad.

9

A

ADF Bar Codes 2-269


B

C



D

E

ADF Bar Codes 2-271


F

G



H

I

ADF Bar Codes 2-273


J

K



L

M

ADF Bar Codes 2-275


N

O



P

Q

ADF Bar Codes 2-277


R

S



T

U

ADF Bar Codes 2-279


V

W



X

Y

ADF Bar Codes 2-281


Z

Cancel



End Of Message

a

ADF Bar Codes 2-283


b

c



d

e

ADF Bar Codes 2-285


f

g



h

i

ADF Bar Codes 2-287


j

k



l

m

ADF Bar Codes 2-289


n

o



p

q

ADF Bar Codes 2-291


r

s



t

u

ADF Bar Codes 2-293


v

w



x

y

ADF Bar Codes 2-295


z

{



|

}

ADF Bar Codes 2-297


~


Index

Aactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3move cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-50send data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39

alphanumeric keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-249alternate rule sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5bar code menu example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-98code lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20code types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 2-11default rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6move cursor past a character . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-50move cursor to a character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-50move cursor to start of data . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-50pad zeros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-82rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3rules hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6send ALT characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-163send control characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-99send function key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-197send graphic user interface characters . . . .2-227send keyboard characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-115send keypad characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-179send preset value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-50send right control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-227send value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-63skip ahead characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-52skip ahead "n" characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-50

skip back characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57skip back "n" characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50space removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64special commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3specific data string . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35specific string

any location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36any message ok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37at start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35, 2-36rule belongs to set . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37, 2-38

turn off rule sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-245zero removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64

advanced data formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3alphanumeric keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-249alternate rule sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5bar code menu example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-98code lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20code types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 2-11default rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6pad zeros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-82rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3rules hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6send ALT characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-163send control characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-99send function key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-197send graphic user interface characters . . . 2-227send keyboard characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-115send keypad characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-179

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send preset value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-63send right control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-227skip ahead characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-52skip back characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-57space removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-64special commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3specific data string . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35turn off rule sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-245zero removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-64

Bbar codes

data optionspause duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Ccode types

ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

Nnotational conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Sservice information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiisupport center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiisymbol support centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

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